#705 FireSide Chat w/ Matt Okuhara; 23 Jul 2026

🔥 FireSide Chat is back, and this one is packed with great conversation! Join AJ as he welcomes back Matt Okuhara, Iraq War veteran and author of Basra and Back: The Memoir of an Infantryman in the Iraq War. Matt returns to share more of his experiences from combat, the lessons that have stayed with him long after deployment, and the journey that inspired him to write his powerful memoir. We’ll also dive into current events, military topics, veteran life, and whatever else comes up around the virtual campfire. Whether you’ve served, know someone who has, or simply enjoy hearing authentic conversations and preserving veterans’ stories, you won’t want to miss this episode. 📖 Featured Book: Basra and Back: The Memoir of an Infantryman in the Iraq War by Matt Okuhara 🎙️ Featuring: AJ and special guest Matt Okuhara Preserving Voices. Protecting Legacies.